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CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Early Childhood Education FreeTAFE

Next intake

February 2025

Location

Online
Geelong City Campus
Werribee Princes Campus
Workplace

Duration

Full-time: 1 Year

Traineeship

Part-time: 24 months

Course description

Are you passionate about education and are looking to make a difference in the lives of children? 

If you have the patience and communication skills to manage children of various developmental levels, a career in education support could be for you. Education support workers work in a broad range of classroom contexts and learning environments in public and private schools.

Information sessions


5:30pm
Auditorium (H1.03)
Geelong City
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5:30pm
Foyer
Werribee Watton St
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Work placement/industry experience

Come and study the CHC30221 Certificate III in School-Based Education Support at The Gordon. Our course will equip you with the hands-on skills you need to apply the theory you learn throughout your studies. Students will need to successfully undertake the mandatory 100 hours of placement in an approved school. Additional placement hours may be undertaken to complete required assessment tasks. Students can undertake practical placement in any government, Catholic, private or independent school (primary or secondary) as approved by The Gordon.

Possible career outcomes

  • Teachers’ aide
  • Education support worker
  • Integration aide
  • Teacher assistant
  • Learning support assistant

Applications & attendance

How to apply

  1. Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
  2. Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants

To become an apprentice or trainee, you will first need to find an employer willing to employ you. An Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider can assist you with this and will also start your application and enrolment process. Find a local provider here

Intake Applications Attendance Classes  
2025 February
Online		 Open: 1 Aug 2024
Close: 1 Feb 2025		 Class Night Full Time Mon/Wed/6-9:30pm & 2Sat/term/Campus9-3pm Apply
2025 February
Geelong City Campus		 Open: 1 Aug 2024
Close: 6 Feb 2025		 Class Day Full Time Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 3pm Apply
2025 February
Werribee Princes Campus		 Open: 1 Aug 2024
Close: 12 Feb 2025		 Class Day Full Time Tuesday & Thursday 9am - 3pm Apply
2025 Full Year
Workplace		 Open: 31 Jul 2024
Close: 15 Dec 2025		 Workplace Part Time Timetable supplied once admitted

Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.

Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.

An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.

Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.

Additional attendance information

This is an online course, however it is a mandatory requirement for students to attend onsite face to face sessions once a month.

Entrance requirements

  • Applicants must be 18 years and over at the time of course commencement.
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3.
  • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Apprenticeship and traineeship requirements

Apprenticeship and traineeship applicants must be currently employed under a training contract and referred by their employer.

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Pre-training review

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.

Units & assessments

Core Code Hours
Contribute to student education in all developmental domains CHCEDS035 60
Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of students CHCEDS059 30
Contribute to the planning and implementation of educational programs CHCEDS034 70
Meet legal and ethical obligations in an education support environment CHCEDS033 35
Support responsible student behaviour CHCEDS061 45
Support students with additional needs in the classroom CHCEDS057 85
Support the development of literacy and oral language skills CHCEDS036 55
Support the development of numeracy skills CHCEDS037 60
Work effectively with students and colleagues CHCEDS060 50
Work with diverse people CHCDIV001 40
Electives Code Hours
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk CHCPRT001 40
Participate in workplace health and safety HLTWHS001 20
Provide support to students with autism spectrum disorder CHCEDS056 50
Support student literacy learning CHCEDS046 65
Support student mathematics learning CHCEDS045 45
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

  • Workplace Tasks     
  • Written assignments
  • Completion of work placement

Fees

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

Fees Rate Unit Indicative Course Hours Indicative Tuition Indicative Gov Total
Concession Tuition AUD $1.14 per hour 750 AUD $855.00 AUD $5,662.00
Standard Tuition AUD $5.69 per hour 750 AUD $4,268.00 AUD $5,662.00
Full Fee Tuition AUD $11.49 per hour 750 AUD $8,618.00
Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee
Resources AUD $300.00 Charged at enrolment
Education Levy AUD $112.50 Charged at enrolment

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Further study options

  • CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.